Taiwan email leaks suggest need for increased cybersecurity

guest · May 25, 2020

Taiwan email leaks suggest need for increased cybersecurity
Recent email leaks and cyberattacks highlight significance of improved digital governance
May 25, 2020
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3940192

As the media circus around the Presidential Office email leaks dies down, the incident serves as an important reminder that the government must bolster its cybersecurity.

According to a recent report by the National Security Bureau (NSB), Taiwan has seen an uptick in cyberattacks and phishing emails. The NSB said attacks have been targeting the government, businesses, and citizens alike and have become connected to the presidential election, the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response, and the presidential inauguration.
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In a Facebook post, former National Security Council member, Enoch Wu (吳怡農), explained three reasons for Taiwan’s frequent leaks: the lack of a cybersecurity chief, over-reliance on third-parties to police network security, and poor security awareness and practices by government officials.
Wu suggested that a new cybersecurity chief position be created by the president in order to better protect digital networks and coordinate efforts among relevant departments.

Finally, Wu advised government officials to stop storing sensitive information on personal devices and using apps like LINE, Telegram, and Signal to communicate with each other. He urged those in the government to follow security protocols and to avoid handling sensitive information outside of the office.
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